Whenever possible, have your spouse or family caregiver present at the beginning of the shift of a first time caregiver. This gives you extra ‘trainees’ to help break in the new person. It also helps family members to get to know the new caregiver which increases their comfort level. It is also a good idea [...]
Most of us are picky about certain things, especially when it come to our homes. One client we know is very picky about her floors and asked the new caregiver to remove her shoes to prevent tracking in dirt. The caregiver did this but was offended and the relationship deteriorated over the day to a [...]
30) Breaking in a New Caregiver – Tip 2: Avoid the stress of having to tell a new person what to do. Write down your care routine,store or save a copy, and have copy ready to give to your new caregiver. This is what the professionals at home health care agencies do all the time. [...]
